Philly Suburbs Do Well in National Ranking

Pennsylvania’s suburbs, specifically those in Chester County and Montgomery County, rank among the very best places to buy a home in America, according to Niche (www.niche.com).

Niche specializes in providing students, families, and professionals with helpful information for choosing a neighborhood, college, or school. Chester County features five of Niche’s top 60 suburbs.

Upper Uwchlan is the highest ranked suburb in Chester County, boasting “A+” education grade, a crime and safety grade of “A,” and a 91.7 percent home ownership rate.

West Whiteland Township, Tredyffrin, Birmingham, and East Whiteland townships are all in Chester County, and all finish in the top-60 of Niche’s survey results (26th, 41st, 52nd and 60th overall, respectively).

Philadelphia’s suburbs dominate the list of the top places to buy a home in America. By Niche’s numbers, the region offers strong housing markets “where property taxes and housing costs are in line with value.”